- The Mountain View minimum wage is $19.70 an hour, effective .
- That is $2.80 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $12.45 above the federal $7.25.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: Employers subject to the Mountain View business license tax or maintaining a facility in the city must pay each adult or minor employee who performs at least two hours of work per week in Mountain View.
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| all employers | $19.70 |
Indexing
Yes
Regional CPI (metro not specified on page) adjusts January 1 (annual) announced City of Mountain View (fall announcement)
Tipped
Same as minimum
no tip credit under California law (confirmed: DIR FAQ states an employer may not use an employee's tips as a credit toward its obligation to pay the minimum wage)
Ordinance
Mountain View Minimum Wage Ordinance
Scheduled increases
January 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
Mountain View, CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · Regional CPI adjustment each January 1; rate calculated in the fall
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official page: 'Jan. 1, 2026: $19.70 (+2.6%)'. Matches Berkeley inventory.
Common questions
What is the Mountain View minimum wage?
$19.70 an hour for all employers, effective January 1, 2026.
Is the Mountain View minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $2.80: $19.70 versus $16.90.
When does the Mountain View minimum wage change next?
On January 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://econdev.mountainview.gov/resources/city-minimum-wage?locale=en official
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.97.